Broad Centurion Soldier Fly vs Virginia Wood Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad Centurion Soldier Fly | Virginia Wood Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chloromyia formosa | Parcoblatta virginica |
| Order | Diptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Stratiomyidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 12-20 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Broad Centurion Soldier Fly
A beautiful metallic green soldier fly with a broad, flattened abdomen and coppery reflections. Males are more blue-green while females appear more coppery-bronze.
Did You Know?
Males and females are so differently colored that they were originally described as separate species.
Virginia Wood Cockroach
A woodland cockroach native to the eastern United States. It is closely related to the Pennsylvania wood cockroach but slightly smaller.
Did You Know?
It plays an important role in forest ecosystems by breaking down leaf litter and recycling nutrients.